How to Grow Marjoram

Plant sweet marjoram in spring after the last frost. ...
Space plants 12 inches apart in an area with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.7 to 7.0.
Add nutrients to your native soil by mixing in several inches of aged compost or other rich organic matter.

Does marjoram come back every year?
Where does marjoram grow best?
How do you take care of a Marjoram plant?
Will marjoram reseed itself?
Should I let marjoram flower?
Can marjoram grow in shade?
How often should you water marjoram?
Is marjoram the same as oregano?
What conditions does marjoram like?
Why is my marjoram wilting?
How do you overwinter marjoram?

Does marjoram come back every year?

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a perennial herb usually grown as an annual for the fragrant foliage which is used to flavor dressings and meat dishes. ... Marjoram is considered a tender perennial, yet has proven hardy even in Zone 5.

Where does marjoram grow best?

Marjoram should be located in areas receiving full sun with light, well-drained soil. Likewise, marjoram plants can be grown in containers indoors and treated as houseplants.

How do you take care of a Marjoram plant?

Care

Water regularly, but do not overwater.
Keep plants trimmed by cutting the leaves throughout the growing season.
When flower buds appear, cut the plants back low to the ground to stimulate new growth.
In southern regions, Zones 9 and above, marjoram is a perennial and can be left in the ground.

Will marjoram reseed itself?

Left to its own devices, marjoram will self-seed readily. That should tell you how simple it is to start plants from seed yourself. ... Once plants are two inches tall, if grown outdoors, thin them to six inches apart. You can transplant seeds started indoors after plants have been growing for about 6 to 8 weeks.

Should I let marjoram flower?

Once you have a marjoram plant blooming fully, the flavor of the leaves isn't going to be as good. It's still perfectly safe to eat them, though, along with the flowers, which taste like a milder version of the leaves. ... You can also harvest seeds from the spent blooms for more of this delightful herb.

Can marjoram grow in shade?

Best location: Plant marjoram in full sun; it will tolerate light shade. ... Marjoram can thrive in poor soil that is well-drained. Marjoram prefers a soil pH of 6.7 to 7.0.

How often should you water marjoram?

Keep plants well-watered during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water.

Is marjoram the same as oregano?

Oregano is easily confused with its close relative, marjoram. ... Marjoram's botanical name is Origanum majorana, so it is the same genus as oregano but it is a different species. Marjoram's gentler flavor is sweeter than oregano, which is slightly woodsy with a warm and aromatic taste.

What conditions does marjoram like?

Grow indoors until early summer or until all danger of frost has passed, then plant in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil, or in a container.

Why is my marjoram wilting?

In general, if your plants are wilting and the soil is wet, you are probably overwatering. Keep an eye on your herb garden and pay attention to the plants to look for any of these signs: Leaves become yellow and fall. Leaves become dark or black in color.

How do you overwinter marjoram?

Some herbs do best with a light trim in fall, leaving an umbrella of branches intact to shelter the plant and crown from drying winds and protect the roots from hard freezes. Other herbs--especially herbaceous types like chives, marjoram, and oregano--fare better when cut back to within 4 to 6 inches above the ground.